FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting last Wednesday, and Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett delivered his 2026 State of the City Address.
A sell-out crowd attended the event at the Garment Factory Events in downtown Franklin.
Mayor Barnett thanked the many community members, local partners, business leaders, and friends who gathered together to reflect on the shining moments of 2025 and to look ahead to a bright year for Franklin.
The Mayor said, "Your engagement, energy, and commitment to our city’s success are what make Franklin such a special place to live, work, and play. We truly appreciate your time, your support, and your belief in the future of our community. Let’s keep the momentum going."
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Portions of 18th and Elm Streets will close in early September for a Columbus City Utilities water tower replacement project scheduled through Sept. 30.
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Deputy Alex Campbell was recently on patrol when he saw something approaching that immediately caught his attention. It was a motorcycle and he clocked it at 118 mph in a posted 35 mph zone.
INDIANAPOLIS - Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon was honored last weekend by the Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA) Indiana Chapter for her leadership in making Columbus a welcoming, inclusive, and resilient community.
COLUMBUS, Ind. — A Duke Energy power outage in downtown Columbus forced the closure of the Bartholomew County Courthouse and other Columbus City offices on Monday, August 24. About 250 Duke Energy customers were affected.